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LADY COLONELS

There was no stopping 6-2 junior Amanda Brimm last night as the Whitley County Lady Colonels defeated the Knox Central Lady Panthers, 61-55 at Lawson Gym. It wasn't an easy win for coach Larry Anderso
Posted On 14 Jul 2008
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Teen runs from court, jumps into freezing river

Local officials had an anxious 17 minutes Tuesday afternoon after a teenager ran off from Whitley District Court and jumped into the Cumberland River in Williamsburg. About a dozen law enforcement off
Posted On 14 Jul 2008
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Applebee’s signs contract to purchase south Corbin land

A local businessman confirmed this week that national restaurant chain Applebee's has signed a contract to purchase land in south Corbin, and he is hopeful the deal can be finalized by mid-March. Real
Posted On 14 Jul 2008
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Victim of crash files civil lawsuit against Nighbert

A woman injured during a crash with Williamsburg Police Officer Brad Nighbert last year is suing Nighbert and the city for an undisclosed amount of money. Connie Jackson filed suit Friday in Whitley C
Posted On 14 Jul 2008
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Group uncovers ‘massive’ cockfighting pit

The Humane Society of the United States revealed the results of its undercover investigation of the "Sally Gap" cockfighting pit in Williamsburg, Tuesday, and says it documented a massive illegal ope
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Police look at possible connection between Corbin, Tenn. robberies

When a man walked into Falls Road Pharmacy a few minutes after noon Monday, clerks at the store were confused by his request to fill a small sack with two types of popular prescription painkillers. Bu
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Tuesday tire fire accidental

Thick black smoke filled the sky off south Main Street in Corbin yesterday close to midday as a group of about 20 tires blazed in a storage area owned by Corbin Materials, Inc. Firefighters with the C
Posted On 14 Jul 2008
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LOOKING BACK

The red-hot Corbin Redhounds came out firing against Jackson County and put away the Generals, 84-67. Freshman Madison Johnson burned the nets for 19 points followed by Josh Crawford and Deke Barley w
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HEAD OF THE CLASS

Where has it gone?
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NO CONTEST

It was one of the best games of the season for the young Lady Jackets of Williamsburg Friday night.
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